Weight loss surgery & type 2 diabetes treatment
Nearly a million Australians (aged 18 and over) had type 2 diabetes in 2017 - 2018 (ABS). This information is only based on self-reported data, so is likely to underestimate the real prevalence of this disease. Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition in which the body...
Non-surgical obesity treatment options
Obesity treatment Obesity for most people seems to be irreversible. A person wanting to lose weight (permanently) will need to significantly reduce their food intake, below that of their friends and family, in an environment where food is readily available and others...
3 Stages of weight loss after bariatric surgery
If you’ve recently had bariatric surgery or are considering bariatric surgery as a way to lose weight, today we are going to explain the three distinct phases of weight loss following surgery. Each phase requires different advice to ensure that patients are not only...
Bariatric Surgery Information Webinar – what you need to know
If you’ve visited the weight loss surgery section of our website or followed us on social media, you have probably encountered the promotion of our Bariatric Surgery Information Webinar. If you or a loved one are living with obesity and considering bariatric surgery...
Eating healthy when eating out after bariatric surgery
Following bariatric surgery, the changes to diet can be quite challenging for a lot of people. Weight loss surgery is designed to change the way you consume food and some procedures even permanently alter the way your body processes food. So what you choose to eat...
Saying no to soft drinks after bariatric surgery
It's very easy to consume more calories than you may expect throughout the day. Whether you’re picking at your children’s food while you’re preparing their lunches, having a sneaky teaspoon of sugar in your morning coffee or having a nice cool refreshing can of soft...